George Michael's Boyfriend Responds To Cause of Death Revelation

(Radio.com) George Michael's boyfriend Fadi Fawaz has spoken out for the first time about the rumors that circulated surrounding the pop star's possible cause of death and the pain they caused him.

On Tuesday (March 7th), a coroner revealed that Michael's passing was a "confirmed natural cause of death, being dilated cardiomyopathy with myocarditis and fatty liver."

"It was really painful to feel I was doubted, but now it is all good. I am happy that the truth is out," Fawaz said in an interview with The Mirror. 'I feel vindicated. George can rest in peace now. I am happy that he can rest, and we can rest as well. I am sure George is happy, now that everything is out. We can move forward. 'Now I can celebrate the life, the love we had, and move on as one."

Addressing rumors that Michael had overdosed, Fawaz said, 'It has been a really tough and upsetting, and shocking two-and-a-half months. It is just the lies. I couldn't describe how painful that was." Read more here.

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